Mercedes-Benz GLC 2023 Owner's manual

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Order no. P254 0069 13 Part no. 254 584 26 02
Edition D-2023
GLC
Operator's Manual
GLC
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Front passenger air bag warning
Air bag warning sticker for USA and Canada
&WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injuries if
the front passenger air bag is enabled
If the front passenger air bag is enabled, a
child on the front passenger seat may be
struck by the front passenger air bag in the
event of an accident.
#NEVER use a rearward-facing child
restraint system on a seat with an ENA-
BLED FRONT AIR BAG. This can result in
the DEATH of or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD.
Observe the chapter "Children in the vehicle".
As at 08.06.22
Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
Before your rst drive, please read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your
vehicle. For your own safety and a longer service
life of the vehicle, follow the instructions and
warning notices in this Operator's Manual. Disre-
garding them may lead to damage to the vehicle
or injury to people.
Damage to the vehicle resulting from the disre-
gard of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited warranty.
The standard equipment and product description
of your vehicle may vary and depends on the fol-
lowing factors:
RModel
ROrder
RNational version
RAvailability
Your vehicle may therefore dier from that shown
in the descriptions and illustrations in individual
cases.
Mercedes-Benz reserves the right to introduce
changes in the following areas:
RDesign
REquipment
RTechnical features
The following documents are components of the
vehicle:
RDigital operator's manual
RPrinted Operator's Manual
RMaintenance Booklet
RSupplementary manuals relating to specic
equipment
RSupplementary documents
Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times.
Ensure that all documents are in the vehicle or
passed on in the event of sale or rental.
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Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
A Mercedes-Benz Group AG Company
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Symbols .......................................................... 5
At a glance ...................................................... 6
Cockpit ........................................................... 6
Indicator and warning lamps ............................ 8
Overhead control panel ................................. 12
Door operating unit and seat adjustment ....... 14
Emergencies and breakdowns ....................... 16
Digital Operator's Manual .............................. 18
Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual ........ 18
General notes ............................................... 19
Protecting the environment ........................... 19
Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts ........................ 19
Operator's Manual ........................................ 20
Touch-sensitive controls ................................ 21
Mercedes me app ......................................... 21
Service and vehicle operation ........................ 22
Operating safety ............................................ 23
Notes on assembling the license plate on
the front license plate holder ......................... 25
National instructions for components rele-
vant to radio regulation ................................. 25
Diagnostics connection ................................. 26
Qualied specialist workshop ........................ 27
Correct use of the vehicle ............................. 27
Notes for persons with electronic medical
aids .............................................................. 28
Problems with your vehicle ............................ 28
Reporting safety defects ................................ 29
Limited Warranty ........................................... 29
QR code for rescue card ............................... 29
Data storage ................................................. 30
Copyright ...................................................... 34
Occupant safety ............................................ 36
Brief overview of the most important
points ........................................................... 36
Information on the automatic functions of
the restraint system ...................................... 43
Purpose and function of the restraint sys-
tem ............................................................... 47
Seat belts ..................................................... 52
Airbags ......................................................... 52
Safely transporting children in the vehicle ...... 53
Brief overview of most important points ......... 53
Important safety notes .................................. 54
Suitable child restraint systems for the
transport of children ..................................... 59
Securing the child restraint system ................ 59
Child safety locks .......................................... 65
Occupant presence reminder ........................ 67
Opening and closing ...................................... 68
SmartKey ...................................................... 68
Doors ............................................................ 72
Running boards ............................................. 76
Cargo compartment ...................................... 76
Side windows ................................................ 81
Sliding sunroof .............................................. 85
Anti-the protection ...................................... 88
Seats and stowing ......................................... 92
Notes on the correct driver's seat position .... 92
Notes on grab handles .................................. 92
Seats ............................................................ 93
Steering wheel ............................................ 101
Easy entry and exit feature .......................... 104
2Contents
Memory function ......................................... 105
Stowage areas ............................................ 107
Cup holder .................................................. 120
Sockets ....................................................... 123
Wireless charging of the mobile phone
and connection with the exterior antenna .... 125
Installing/removing the oor mats ............... 126
Light and visibility ........................................ 128
Exterior lighting ........................................... 128
Interior lighting ............................................ 137
Windshield wiper and windshield washer
system ........................................................ 139
Mirrors ........................................................ 143
Area permeable to radio waves on the
windshield ................................................... 146
Climate control ........................................... 147
Overview of climate control systems ............ 147
Operating the climate control system .......... 149
Driving and parking ..................................... 158
Driving ........................................................ 158
DYNAMIC SELECT ....................................... 172
Automatic transmission ............................... 175
Function of 4MATIC ..................................... 179
Refueling ..................................................... 180
Parking ....................................................... 182
Driving and driving safety systems ............... 190
Trailer hitch ................................................. 258
Vehicle towing instructions .......................... 262
Driver's display ........................................... 263
Notes on the driver's display ....................... 263
Operating the driver's display ...................... 263
Driver display menus ................................... 264
Head-up Display .......................................... 265
Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical
system ........................................................ 267
Overview of status displays on the driver's
display ........................................................ 267
MBUX multimedia system ............................ 269
Overview and operation ............................... 269
System settings .......................................... 281
AMG TRACK PACE ....................................... 286
O-road menu ............................................. 291
Navigation and trac .................................. 292
Telephone ................................................... 302
Mercedes me Apps ..................................... 306
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system ....... 313
Radio & media ............................................. 316
Sound settings ............................................ 322
Maintenance and care ................................. 323
ASSYST PLUS service interval display .......... 323
Maintenance Management .......................... 324
Telediagnosis .............................................. 324
Engine compartment ................................... 325
Cleaning and care ....................................... 331
Breakdown assistance ................................. 339
Emergency .................................................. 339
Flat tire ....................................................... 340
Battery (vehicle) .......................................... 347
Tow starting or towing away ........................ 353
Electrical fuses ............................................ 357
Contents 3
Wheels and tires ......................................... 361
Notes on noise or unusual handling char-
acteristics ................................................... 361
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and
tires ............................................................ 361
Notes on snow chains ................................. 362
Activating or deactivating snow chain
mode .......................................................... 362
Tire pressure ............................................... 362
Loading the vehicle ..................................... 369
Tire labeling ................................................ 373
Denition of terms for tires and loading ....... 378
Changing a wheel ........................................ 380
Emergency spare wheel ............................... 390
Technical data ............................................. 392
Notes on technical data .............................. 392
Vehicle electronics ...................................... 392
Radio regulations ........................................ 394
Vehicle identication plate, VIN and
engine number overview .............................. 394
Operating uids ........................................... 396
Vehicle data ................................................ 402
Trailer hitch ................................................. 404
Display messages and warning/indicator
lamps .......................................................... 406
Display messages ........................................ 406
Warning and indicator lamps ....................... 466
Index .......................................................... 485
4Contents
In this Operator's Manual, you will nd the follow-
ing symbols:
&WARNING Danger due to failure to
observe the warning notices
Warning notices draw your attention to haz-
ards that may endanger your health or life, or
the health or life of others.
#Observe the warning notices.
+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to failure to observe environ-
mental notes
Environmental notes include information on
environmentally responsible behavior or envi-
ronmentally responsible disposal.
#Observe environmental notes.
*NOTE Damage to property due to failure
to observe notes on material damage
Notes on material damage inform you of risks
which may lead to your vehicle being dam-
aged.
#Observe notes on material damage.
%These symbols indicate useful instructions or
further information that could be helpful to
you.
#Instruction
(/ page) Further information on a topic
Display Display in the central display
4Highest menu level, which is to be
selected in the multimedia system
5Relevant submenus, which are to be
selected in the multimedia system
* Indicates a cause
Symbols 5
Le-hand-drive vehicles
6At a glance – Cockpit
1Steering wheel paddle shiers 178
2Combination switch 129
3Driver's display 263
4DIRECT SELECT lever 175
5ü Start/stop button 159
è ECO start/stop function 170
6Central display 269
7Glove box 109
8Stowage compartment 109
9Switch panel for:
÷ DYNAMIC SELECT button 173
c Active Parking Assist 245
\ Quick vehicle access
ú Fingerprint sensor
Ü Switches the MBUX multimedia system
on/o
269
a Switches sound on/o 269
ø Adjusts the volume 269
A£ Hazard warning lamps 130
BControl panel for the MBUX multimedia system 275
CAdjusts the steering wheel 102
DControl panel:
Driver's display 263
Cruise control 200
H Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC 204
EDiagnostics connection 26
FOpens the hood 325
G! Electric parking brake 186
HLight switch 128
At a glance – Cockpit 7
Driver's display
8At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps
1#! Turn signal lights 129
2ä Indicator lamp inoperative
3# Electrical malfunction 472
4Ù Power steering (red) 470
Ù Power steering (yellow) 470
Ù Rear axle steering (red) 470
Ù Rear axle steering (yellow) 470
56 Restraint system 468
6ü Seat belt 468
7L Distance warning 479
8! ABS 479
9h Tire pressure monitoring system 483
A; Engine diagnosis 472
Bå ESP® OFF 479
÷ ESP®479
Cÿ Coolant temperature
DCoolant temperature display
E! Electric parking brake (yellow) 476
FElectric parking brake (red) 476
F USA only
! Canada only
GBrakes (red) 476
$ USA only
J Canada only
é Recuperative Brake System, USA only 476
J Brakes (yellow), Canada only 476
H8 Reserve fuel with fuel ller ap location
indicator
472
IFuel level
JK High beam 129
L Low beam 128
T Standing lights 128
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps 9
KR Rear fog light 129 LH Mercedes-Benz emergency call system 483
10 At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps
12 At a glance – Overhead control panel
1Sun visors (folding, available in extendable
design as an optional extra)
2c Switches the front interior lighting on/o 137
3u Switches the rear interior lighting on/o 137
4; me button 306
5| Switches automatic interior lighting con-
trol on/o
137
6G SOS button 306
7Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/o 137
83 Opens/closes the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel
85
3 Opens/closes the roller sunblind for the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
85
9PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps 41
AInside rearview mirror 144
BSwitches the le-hand reading lamp on/o 137
At a glance – Overhead control panel 13
14 At a glance – Door operating unit and seat adjustment
1ᚠLocks/unlocks the vehicle 73
2Opening the door 72
3Adjusts the seats electrically 95
4w Switches the seat heating on/o 100
5s Switches the seat ventilation on/o 101
6V Operates the memory function 106
7Í Operates the outside mirrors 143
8q Opens/closes the tailgate 76
9W Opens/closes the right side window 81
AW Opens/closes the rear right side window 81
BS Child safety lock for the rear side win-
dows
66
CW Opens/closes the rear le side window 81
DW Opens/closes the le side window 81
EAdjusting the head restraints 96
FSeat adjustment using the multimedia system 98
GAdjusts the seat fore-and-a position 93
HAdjusts the 4-way lumbar support 96
IAdjusts the seat backrest inclination 93
JAdjusts the seat height 93
KAdjusts the seat cushion inclination 93
At a glance – Door operating unit and seat adjustment 15
16 At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns
1B-pillar with:
QR code for accessing the rescue card 29
2Safety vests 339
3; me button 306
G SOS button 306
4To check and top up operating uids 396
Starting assistance 351
5Tow-starting or towing away 354
6Flat tire 340
7£ Hazard warning lamps 130
8Fuel ller ap with:
Information label on fuel type 180
Information label on tire pressure 364
QR code for accessing the rescue card 29
9Tow-starting or towing away 354
AWarning triangle 339
BTIREFIT kit 342
CFirst-aid kit (so sided) 340
At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns 17
Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual
Multimedia system:
4© 5Settings 5Info
5Operator's Manual
5Open Digital Operator's Manual
The Digital Operator's Manual describes the func-
tions and operation of the vehicle and the multi-
media system.
#Select one of the following menu items in the
Digital Operator's Manual:
RQuick start: nd the rst steps towards
adjusting your seat (driver's side).
RTips: nd information that prepares you for
certain everyday situations with your vehicle.
RAnimations: watch animations about the vehi-
cle functions.
RMessages: nd additional information about
the messages on the driver's display.
RLanguage: select the language for the Digital
Operator's Manual.
You can search for keywords using the Search
eld in order to quickly nd answers to questions
about the operation of the vehicle.
1Menu
2Search
3Back
4Contents section
Some sections in the Digital Operator's Manual,
such as warning notes, can be expanded and col-
lapsed.
Additional options for calling up the Digital Opera-
tor's Manual:
Driver's display: call up brief information about
display messages on the driver's display
MBUX Voice Assistant: call up via the voice con-
trol system
Global search: call up search results for contents
of the Digital Operator's Manual on the home
screen
For safety reasons, the Digital Operator's Manual
is deactivated while the vehicle is in motion.
18 Digital Operator's Manual
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